Head coach Miguel Cardoso has responded to questions over the readiness of club captain Ronwen Williams, with Mamelodi Sundowns preparing to take on Kaizer Chiefs this weekend.
Sundowns have been without Williams since a 1-0 defeat to TS Galaxy at the start of February.
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Worryingly, they have failed to keep a clean sheet from their last five matches, only two of which the Bafana Bafana number one was involved in.
In fact, The Brazilians last finished a game without conceding in a 3-0 victory over crosstown rivals SuperSport United in the Tshwane Derby, with Williams in goal.
Jody February and Denis Onyango have been granted a chance between the posts in the absence of the Gqeberha-born star, but neither has made a convincing case for unseating Williams.
Speaking to media after a 4-2 win against Sekhukhune United on Wednesday, Cardoso insisted he was not sure when the shot-stopper would be ready to return to action.
"Regarding Ronwen, we don't know when he will come back. We are hoping very quickly," Cardoso said.
"But at the moment, I am waiting for something from the management. Today is a match day and I don't usually worry about players that are not on the list.
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"So, we hope that he comes back as quickly as possible," he added.
Despite this uncertainty, the defending champions have maintained their winning form and will be hoping for more of the same against Amakhosi at the Lucas Moripe Masterpieces Stadium on Saturday.
Kick-off is at 15:30.